Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Turning their attention back to Premier League duties on Sunday afternoon, Arsenal will travel to Portman Road when they meet Ipswich.
Ipswich Town
Starting with the hosts, while Ipswich’s fate can’t officially be mathematically decided this weekend, Kieran McKenna’s men are limping their way to an immediate Championship return. Although the Blues might have gained some admirers this season, they sit 14 points adrift of safety and have drastically failed to deal with the steep leap up in opposition. Suffering a second-half collapse away at Chelsea last week as they eventually had to settle for a 2-2 stalemate at Stamford Bridge, the one-time Manchester United coach has seen his squad collect just a single Premier League victory so far this calendar year. Heading into March’s international break with a 4-2 defeat at home against Nottingham Forest, Ipswich have also gained an unwanted reputation for their glaring defensive issues.
Ipswich Town Team News
All still dealing with respective injury issues, Ipswich will once again be without the likes of Wes Burns, Sammie Szmodics and Chiedozie Ogbene will miss out here. Likewise, in what is a real blow for McKenna’s men, former Aston Villa starlet Jaden Philogene will miss out with a knee issue.
Forced to settle for a spot on the bench in west London last week, attacking talisman Liam Delap should be handed a full recall and will be looking to add to his 12 Premier League goals. Arriving from West Brom during the January transfer window, Alex Palmer will start between the sticks.
Arsenal
As for the visitors, making real history earlier in the week as they stormed their way to the Champions League’s final four, Arsenal will certainly have a real party atmosphere in their camp. Claiming a sensational 5-1 aggregate win against Spanish giants Real Madrid, it is no secret that Mikel Arteta’s men have placed all of their eggs in the European basket. Although Sunday’s guests might have played out consecutive 1-1 stalemates against Brentford and Everton this month, they will travel to Portman Road confident of laying down a marker. Suffering just a single domestic defeat outside of north London since the start of November, Arteta’s side are rightfully installed as a standout contender here. Landing a 1-0 win when they welcomed Ipswich to the Emirates for their reverse Premier League meeting on December 27th, Arsenal will be desperate to keep the momentum in their camp at a red-hot high.
Arsenal Team News
While Arteta might have stated the German international Kai Havertz is ahead of schedule and could play some part before the end of the season, the ex-Chelsea star will miss out here. However, suffering a long-term hamstring injury against Fulham earlier in the month, defensive talisman Gabriel will not play any part until the 2025/26 campaign.
Coming off their emotional high on Wednesday night, Arteta could be temped to make a handful of changes here. Ben White could be handed a full recall at right-back and make just a second Premier League start so far this calendar year.
Ipswich Town vs Arsenal Key Factors to Consider
- When Ipswich and Arsenal met for their reverse Premier League meeting on December 27th, the Gunners collected a 1-0 victory in north London.
- Arsenal have suffered just a single domestic defeat away from the Emirates since the start of November.
- Ipswich have recorded just a single Premier League win so far this calendar year.
- Likewise, the Blues have failed to muster a sole Premier League clean sheet throughout 2025.
- Ipswich have lost all of their last six consecutive showdowns at Portman Road by an aggregate score of 20-5.
Conclusion
Booking their Champions League semi-final spot earlier in the week thanks to a famous 5-1 aggregate win against Real Madrid, Arsenal will be desperate to keep up their recent momentum here. While the Gunners might have watched their domestic dreams go up in smoke for another season, they should be relishing a trip to Portman Road on Sunday afternoon. With McKenna’s men losing all of their last six consecutive Premier League showdowns on home soil by an aggregate score of 20-5, they will be bracing themselves for a heavyweight task.
Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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